Edge-Core AS5610-52X Installation Guide

Chapter 5 | Port Connections
DAC Connections
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DAC Connections
Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a method of connecting two SFP+/QSFP+ interfaces
without using optics and fiber cable. A fixed length of twinax copper cable is
terminated at each end with physically-compliant SFP+/QSFP+ transceivers that do
not include all their normal electronic and optical components. The result is a low
cost, low-latency, 10G/40G Ethernet solution for short distances, ideal for
connections within the data center.
A 10G DAC connection is also known as twinax copper or 10GBASE-CR. DAC copper
cables are available in pre-terminated lengths up to 10 m (32.8 ft).
For 40G DAC, or 40GBASE-CR4, copper cables are also available in pre-terminated
lengths up to 10 m (30 ft).
Making DAC
Connections
1. Plug the SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver connector on one end of a twinax copper
cable segment into an SFP+/QSFP+ slot on the link device.
Table 9: Maximum 10GBASE-CR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths
Cable Type Cable Lengths Connector
Pre-terminated Direct Attach Cable
(DAC) — (twinax copper cable)
1 m (3.28 ft)
2 m (6.56 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
5 m (16.4 ft)
SFP+
Table 10: Maximum 40GBASE-CR4 40 Gigabit Ethernet Cable Lengths
Cable Type Cable Lengths Connector
Pre-terminated Direct Attach Cable
(DAC) — (twinax copper cable)
Up to 10 M QSFP+

Edge-Core AS5610-52X Specifications

Operating Environment

operating temperature	0° C to 40° C
storage temperature	-40° C to 70° C
operating humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Power

AC input voltage	100-240 VAC
AC input frequency	50-60 Hz
AC input current	6-3 A
DC output 5V	3 A
DC output 12V	33 A
power consumption	165 Watts maximum
maximum current at 100 VAC	6 A
maximum current at 240 VAC	3 A
power supply power	400 Watts @ 240V/100V per module

Weight and Dimensions

width	438.4 mm
depth	473 mm
height	43.4 mm
weight	8.395 kg
power supply width	54.5 mm
power supply depth	220 mm
power supply height	40.25 mm